Looking for my first reloading starter kit

Butcherbill said:
I have a smaller single stage, rcbs Partner that I use for stuff like that. Collet puller, universal decapper, lead hardness tester. It’s super handy to have a separate press for those types of things.
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That’s my thought, I’m getting into casting soon which I’ll be doing outdoors/in the garage. Having the lubing and sizer stuff out there with a press will be handy aswell.
 
Hmatt said:
That’s my thought, I’m getting into casting soon which I’ll be doing outdoors/in the garage. Having the lubing and sizer stuff out there with a press will be handy aswell.
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I’m going to buy some gas check makers at some point to add to that equation lol.

I have the Partner press mounted to a block of wood that fits in a bench vise, which I have on my bench in the shop as well as my reloading room bench. Easy to switch spots.
 
Butcherbill said:
I went through this same thought, I ended up getting a turret press as my next setup. Cost for volume a turret fit my need more than a progressive did, I’m not competing in ipsc etc so I don’t load that volume. If I did a progressive would be the way to go, or if a screaming deal on one pops up.
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Yes I'm sure you are right about a turret and like you said that would a better choice for the next upgrade if I do feel like I need to go there. Cheers!
 
nathanng said:
I'll probably get a lot of hate, but a good place to start is one something like a Lee Anniversary kit. I started out on that and I learned a lot. It comes with a press, scale, powder measure and everything you need except the dies for your specific calibre. The best part is it comes with a Lee manual with lots of very good info and recipes for each calibre. I used it initially and learned a lot. I sold it and upgraded to a Hornady progressive press, but eventually got an RBCS single stage press for all my rifle calibres. I only use the Hornady for pistol/high volume reloading for 45acp. Was always thinking I should have got a Dillon, but don't know.

I think a good balance scale is as good as you need for reloading unless you need high volume.

If you want to learn, I would suggest the 100th Anniversary from Lee (or whichever comes with the manual) and then upgrade to a progressive once you need its of volume.
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No actually, a lot of people recommended Lee! I ended up getting a RCBS kit and it has everything to get me going minus a caliper. I already have a ultrasonic cleaner. Anyways I'm excited to take on that new hobby!
 
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